Gustavo 'Guga' Machado
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Gustavo Machado began his martial arts journey at the age of 16 under Jean Jacques Machado, who soon promoted Gustavo to blue belt.
When Jean Jacques left Brazil, Gustavo began training at the Gracie Barra academy in Rio de Janeiro. Gustavo has since trained with BJJ legends such as Mauricio 'Tinguina' Mariano, Roberto 'Gordo' Correa, Ryan Gracie and Marcelo Langunho. Gustavo was a very active competitor, winning and placing in numerous competitions throughout his study. At the age of 19, he was awarded his purple belt by professor Carlos Gracie Jr.
It was at this time Gustavo began teaching under the authority of his teacher. In 1996 Gustavo received his brown belt. In 1998, he followed his dream and moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia to open his own academy. He is now the head instructor and founder of Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as the president and founder of the Virginia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Gustavo is also the founder of the Renzo Gracie Competition Team of Virginia Beach.
In October of 2000, Gustavo was promoted to Black Belt by Professor Roberto 'Gordo' Correa. Gustavo is currently the highest ranking BJJ practitioner and instructor in Virginia.
Gustavo promoted his first student (Jonathan Wertz) to Black Belt on 11/14/04.
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